Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
악인들 때문에 안달하거나 그들을 부러워하지 않을 것입니다 . 새해 2024 년을 맞이하여 저는 악인들 때문에 안달하거나 그들을 부러워하지 않을 것입니다 . 그 이유는 그들은 악한 일을 계획하는 음모가로서 남을 해칠 일만 생각하기에 의로운 사람의 거처를 엿보며 그 집을 약탈하려고 하고 말썽을 일으킬 말 만하기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 잠언 24:1-2, 15, 19, 현대인의 성경 ).